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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.05, 525.63 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.05, 525.63 and 205.87 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.05 : 525.63 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.05/525.63 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.05x = 525.63 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.05x = 108,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,211.45/350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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